Summary:

In this episode of the StrongFirst Podcast, your host Craig Marker talks with Pavel Macek, Senior StrongFirst instructor, StrongFirst Accredited Gym Owner, trainer of high-level MMA fighters, and a historian of strength culture.

Show Notes:

01:28 – Pavel discusses his background in strength, martial arts, and self-defense.

03:13 – Pavel discusses the hack-squat?

10:20 – Pavel discusses essential equipment for gyms and how old-time strongmen trained.

11:56 – Pavel discusses the usefulness of dumbbells.   

17:20 – Pavel discusses his new StrongFirst Resilient course.

21:25 – Pavel discusses the essentials of training.

25:00 – Pavel talks about meditation practice and training.

31:07 – Pavel discusses cold exposure and fasting.

37:35 – Pavel discusses the challenge of consistency in training.

Resources Mentioned

Simple and Sinister

Naked Warrior

Beyond BodyBuilding

SimplexStrong.com

Pavel Macek’s StrongFirst Accredited Gym in Czechia